I was going to suggest to just invest in some bombproof wheels, but it looks like your bike just plain doesn't fit you...i.e. frame size too large. If that is the case, I wouldn't invest any more money into it. Personally, in your situation, something similar in concept to the Specialized AWOL would be what I'd be looking for. More of an urban/city/hybrid bike than a road bike. Something with fairly meaty rubber, possibly a steel frame. Trek FX, etc might be something to look at, or a Surly Straggler, or a Cannondale Bad Boy. Lots of stuff out there in that genre.
Last edited by syncro87; 11-04-13 at 08:09 AM.